Up Against It
Amos Bentley was up against it in more senses than one. Times were so hard with him that he had to part with the furniture of his little apartment in order to pay his debts. However, things were inclined to take a better turn for him. He was invited to be a guest of some friends of his. And between him and the daughter of the family some sort of heart interest was supposed to exist. Disinclined to accept the invitation at first, he yielded to the persuasions of his friend, the brother of the girl, and made his way to the host's house. Unfortunately his nether garment gave way in a somewhat conspicuous place and in his attempts to conceal the tear while the evening party was in progress, poor Amos suffered a great deal of torture. Finally, he was shown into the room of his probable fiancée. And while in the act of searching for a needle and thread, was discovered by her father, who had not yet made the acquaintance of Amos.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Otis Turner |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic situational comedy, relying on the universal dread of social embarrassment and physical mishap. It skillfully builds escalating awkwardness, transforming a minor wardrobe malfunction into a source of sustained tension and humor.
What lingers after the final reel is the clever, almost painful empathy for the protagonist's plight, a testament to the timeless appeal of physical comedy executed with precise timing. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Otis Turner
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With a light heart and good company, to fully savor the silent-era charm and physical wit.
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